Pantone™ PMS 2118 C

The finish you select for PMS 2118 C can significantly change how the color is perceived. In gloss or semigloss finishes, PMS 2118 C appears brighter and more saturated, giving a vivid, high-impact effect ideal for brand-forward projects. Matte finishes will diffuse the light, which can subdue the intensity and make the color look flatter or slightly darker. If your application requires the most striking magenta-violet look, a glossier finish will deliver a more intense result. Always consider how lighting and finish interact together, and evaluate a sample before proceeding if appearance is critical for your brand standards.

Pantone PMS 2118 C can be matched in a range of products suited for branding, display, or prototyping work. Common options include custom spray paint, paint pens, and brush-in-cap bottles, as well as other formats suitable for marketing and display fabrication. When choosing a format, consider the application method, required durability, and surface material. For example, use spray paint for large, smooth surfaces or fast coverage, and paint pens or brush-in-cap bottles for detailed or small areas. These options help achieve consistent visual alignment with Pantone PMS 2118 C across different project types.

Pantone PMS 2118 C is a deep, highly saturated magenta-violet, which can be challenging to match due to its vividness and low light reflectance. Results may vary based on substrate, finish, and lighting, so do not expect the color to look identical on all surfaces or paints. Multiple coats may be needed for full coverage, especially over light backgrounds. MyPerfectColor specializes in providing accurate matches for display and brand-standard use, but always review a sample in your intended environment if appearance is critical for your application.

To achieve a uniform, accurate result with PMS 2118 C paint, start by making sure the surface is clean, dry, and free of dust or grease. Lightly scuff glossy or very smooth surfaces with fine sandpaper to help the paint adhere. Remove debris with a clean cloth. For surfaces prone to absorption or unevenness, use a suitable primer. Always test the color and coverage on a small, inconspicuous area first before full application. Proper preparation helps produce the most consistent color and finish for your branding or display work.

Unfortunately, no.

Some manufacturers specify Pantone colors as touch up for their products, but Pantone does not work well as a proxy for a touch-up solution (for a litany of reasons such as it doesn't include sheen and Pantone color tolerances are not tight enough for touch up). When we match Pantone colors we are matching to a swatch in a Pantone book - not to your product.

The only way we can provide a touch-up solution for your product is for you send us a part. We would use the part to create a touch-up grade match. Unfortunately, there isn't an effective way to 'spec' the color well enough to produce a touch up without the part.

Read more about using Pantone for touch-up.

Learn more about our paint color matching service.

To make spray paint matched to Pantone PMS 2118 C. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.

While MyPerfectColor can provide PMS 2118 C in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, especially for a color collection like Pantone which is designed for bright colors and inks.